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"River Plate lost 0-1 to Boca Juniors in a new edition of the Argentine Superclasico, played at Buenos Aires' Monumental Stadium for the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The visiting team took the victory after a tight and hard-fought match that went down to the final minutes. Footage filmed on Sunday shows fans from both sides supporting their teams before and after the match. River Plate supporters acknowledged the defeat but showed confidence in the 'millonario team'. "The truth is that this team needed a bit of a wake-up call; it is gaining some personality, but everything is still under construction," said fan Airtor. Meanwhile, Boca Juniors fans celebrated the victory over their rivals thanks to Leandro Paredes' goal at the end of the first half. "Boca is the best team in the world because we always win the classics, always. And today we plucked a chicken in River's henhouse," said fan Jose Luis. The team led by Eduardo Coudet was unable to maintain its unbeaten run and suffered its first defeat since his arrival on the River bench. "It is impossible for it not to hit you. This defeat has to hit you," he admitted, while distancing the younger players in the squad, adding, "The responsibility is mine." On the Boca side, head coach Claudio Ubeda highlighted Leandro Paredes' leadership within the team and admitted they deserved the victory. "I think we did deserve to win the match. It is correct that it ended as it ended. Maybe it should have ended with another goal," he said. The defeat hits River not only because of the result but also because it ends a positive run and forces the team to react quickly in the tournament. For Boca, the victory secures qualification for the playoffs and improves its position in the Group A standings. "
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